Unit 10 Lesson A

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees.

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

He enjoys playing basketball with his friends at the local park on weekends.

a narrow strip of material that can encircle, bind, or adorn various objects or parts of the body

a building or place that sells goods or services

She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries.

recently invented, made, etc.

The new software update includes several innovative features not seen before.

to provide someone or ourselves with clothes; to dress someone or ourselves

As parents, it's our responsibility to clothe our children in warm jackets and hats for the cold weather.

to remain in a particular place

The weather is too unpredictable, so it's better to stay indoors.

the place that we live in, usually with our family

The family moved into a new home in the suburbs.

to choose not to participate or engage in a discussion or argument

The manager chose to stay out of the heated debate among employees, allowing them to resolve it independently.

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

The late delivery of the package inconvenienced the recipient.

to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone

I love to visit my uncle because he tells great stories.

measured or judged in comparison to something else

The cost of living in this city is relative to one's income.

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

living in the later stages of life

She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes.

being the final one in a sequence

We missed the last train home, so we had to call a taxi.

‌the day that comes after Friday

I enjoy attending cultural events like concerts or theater performances on Saturdays.

to telephone a place or person

Can you call me back in ten minutes?

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

I have a deadline in three hours, so I need to work quickly.

to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

Your reaction was so funny, I laughed for minutes.

one more of the same kind of object or living thing

He needs another guitar pick for his performance.

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Let's end this meeting now and reconvene next week.

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

Despite his efforts to remain strong, he eventually broke down and cried in grief.